The girl, looking bewildered for a moment and then bashful, nods toward Ever's shoes. Given they were hidden at the moment by the table between them, she must have noticed them earlier. [say]"I recognized his shoes. Ever is the only one who has those."[/say] Those being a very respectful and comfortable pair of laceless black boat shoes. [say]"Comfortable footwear is important."[/say] Ever protests, as the woman reaches forward and returns Mateo's handshake with a strong grip.
[say]"You did? Ever, why didn't you tell me?"[/say] She chimes brightly almost at the same time as Mateo, her real freckles darkening beneath the fake ones she had added. [say]"You were working. Also, you didn't ask."[/say] Ever replies, before turning to glare at Mateo (not that he could see it). [say]"She was working."[/say] He repeats for his friend's benefit.
[say]'Well, Petunia was there.'[/say] The paramedic points out, and not that he notices, but the girl seems to wilt somewhat. [say]"Petunia?"[/say] She asks, smiling doubtfully.
[say]"You did? Ever, why didn't you tell me?"[/say] She chimes brightly almost at the same time as Mateo, her real freckles darkening beneath the fake ones she had added. [say]"You were working. Also, you didn't ask."[/say] Ever replies, before turning to glare at Mateo (not that he could see it). [say]"She was working."[/say] He repeats for his friend's benefit.
[say]'Well, Petunia was there.'[/say] The paramedic points out, and not that he notices, but the girl seems to wilt somewhat. [say]"Petunia?"[/say] She asks, smiling doubtfully.